Dowling Catholic volleyball player Ellie Muller and Southeast Polk football player Jaidyn Perry were voted the Des Moines Register's metro-area female and male Athlete of the Week winners for the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4.

Muller was voted female Athlete of the Week with 59% of the vote.

Muller came up big for the Class 5A No. 6 Dowling Catholic volleyball team during its 21-25, 25-20, 25-22, 25-17 victory over No. 4 Ankeny on Sept. 30 in West Des Moines.

She finished the match with 12 kills on 39.1% efficiency. She was also a force at the net on defense with five blocks.

Perry won male Athlete of the Week with 74% of the vote. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

Perry was a nightmare for the Iowa City High offense during four-time defending 5A state cha

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